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Seychelles Unemployment Rate

Unemployment as % of total labor force  SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS

3.00% +0.00pp (+0.0%)
Year 2024 Rank #42 Global Peak 7.70% (1995) Source World Bank

Seychelles Unemployment Rate (1995–2024)

Overview

Seychelles's unemployment rate stood at 3.00% in 2024, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. The IMF projects 3.00% by 2025. Seychelles ranked 42nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Unemployment Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 3.00% - -
2029* IMF 3.00% - -
2028* IMF 3.00% - -
2027* IMF 3.00% - -
2026* IMF 3.00% - -
2025* IMF 3.00% - -
2024 3.00% +0.00pp #42
2023 3.00% +0.00pp #41
2022 3.00% +0.00pp #37
2021 3.00% +0.00pp #26
2020 3.00% +0.00pp #30
2019 3.00% +0.00pp #35
2018 3.00% +0.00pp #34
2017 3.00% +0.32pp #30
2016 2.68% +0.00pp #26
2015 2.68% −0.30pp #30
2014 2.98% −0.34pp #33
2013 3.33% −0.38pp #37
2012 3.71% −0.43pp #45
2011 4.13% −0.48pp #57
2010 4.61% −0.53pp #62
Show all years (1995-2024)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 31.8% Rate 15.3% Gap -16.4pp Reserves YoY +198.5%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Seychelles matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw unemployment rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seychelles's unemployment rate?

Seychelles's unemployment rate was 3.00% in 2024. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest unemployment rate in Seychelles?

Seychelles's unemployment rate peaked at 7.70% in 1995.

What was the lowest unemployment rate in Seychelles?

The lowest unemployment rate in Seychelles was 1.72% in 2008.

How does Seychelles rank in unemployment rate?

Seychelles ranks 42nd globally in unemployment rate as of 2024.

What is the World Bank indicator code for unemployment rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected unemployment rate of Seychelles in 2025?

Seychelles's unemployment rate is projected to reach 3.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the unemployment rate of Seychelles in 2024?

The unemployment rate of Seychelles in 2024 was 3.00%. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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